Easement Validity And Merger

Summary

Easements created in 1983 in Oregon are generally valid if properly recorded. The merger doctrine does not apply if properties are owned by different individuals. For case law, consider Pipkin v. Der Torosian, Rogers v. Donovan, and Thias v. Gregory. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Are easements made by the same person in * on two adjacent properties valid? He was the owner of two properties in *.
The validity of an easement created by a single owner on adjacent properties in * depends on various factors, including whether the easement was properly recorded and the laws of your jurisdiction. Could you please provide your location for more specific information?
* SE Clinton St Portland OR *
In Oregon, easements created in * would generally still be valid if they were properly recorded and comply with state laws.
- Easements must be documented in a deed or a written agreement.
- They must be recorded with the county recorder’s office.
- They should comply with relevant state laws.
Do you have any documentation or deed related to the easement?
It is an easement for stairway and for pedestrian traffic.
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Since you mentioned it's an easement for a stairway and pedestrian traffic, it's crucial to have documentation or a deed related to it. This will help in verifying its validity.
Would you be able to provide or access documentation or any written agreement related to this easement?
It was filed and recorded in * by MULTNOMAH COUNTY.
If the easement was filed and recorded by Multnomah County in *, it is likely to still be valid. However, you should:
- Verify the recorded document with the Multnomah County Recorder’s Office.
- Consult with a local attorney to review the documentation for any potential issues.
Do you need help finding a local attorney or more information on how to access the recorded document?
Yes I need finding an attorney.
Since the easement was recorded and filed, it is likely still valid, but a local attorney can help confirm this.
Here are some steps to take:
*. Verify the recorded document with the Multnomah County Recorder’s Office.
*. Consult with a local attorney to review the documentation for any potential issues.
Would you like help finding a local attorney specializing in property law in Portland, OR?
Yes
~Attorney Referral for Property Law in Portland, OR
- Name: Portland Property Law Group
- Phone: (*) *-*
- Website: www.portlandpropertylaw.com

Do you have any other legal issues or questions you'd like assistance with?
Thank you
You're welcome! If you have any other legal questions or need further assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Have a great day!
Is merger applied for my case?
To determine if the merger doctrine applies to your case, I need to understand if the properties are now under single ownership again. Could you confirm if the two adjacent properties are currently owned by the same person or entity?
The two properties now belong different people.
In your situation, the merger doctrine would not apply since the properties are now owned by different individuals. The merger doctrine typically applies when the dominant and servient estates come under single ownership, extinguishing the easement.
Would you like more information on any other legal matters related to your easements?
Do the merger principles apply to my * easement created by the same person?
Since the two properties are currently owned by different individuals, the merger doctrine does not apply to your * easement. The merger doctrine only applies when both properties come under single ownership, extinguishing the easement.
Would you like more information on any other legal matters related to your easements?
Case law
****, the principles of the merger doctrine won’t apply to your * easement as long as the properties are owned by different individuals. The easement should remain valid.
Would you like to learn more about any other legal matters related to your easements or any other legal issues?
Case law for my easement.
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For case law related to easements in Oregon, you might find the following cases relevant:
- Pipkin v. Der Torosian, * Or. * (*): Discusses the creation and termination of easements.
- Rogers v. Donovan, * Or. * (*): Addresses the validity and enforcement of easements.
- Thias v. Gregory, * Or. * (*): Examines easements by necessity and implications of non-use.
Would you like more detailed information on these cases or assistance with another related matter?
Yes
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Here are some relevant case laws on easements in Oregon:
- Pipkin v. Der Torosian, * Or. * (*): Discusses creation and termination of easements.
- Rogers v. Donovan, * Or. * (*): Addresses validity and enforcement of easements.
- Thias v. Gregory, * Or. * (*): Examines easements by necessity and implications of non-use.
Would you like more detailed information on these cases or need assistance with another legal matter?